Component
SUSPENSION
Manufacturer
ROCK KRAWLER/PURE PERFORMANCE GROUP, INC
What Happened
The part in question is a critical component that helps support your vehicle's suspension system. Specifically, it's a type of bolt that keeps your car's strut fork in place.
Risk if Unfixed
If this bolt fails, your vehicle could suddenly drop lower to the ground, making it harder to control while driving. This could cause you to lose your grip on the road, leading to a possible accident.
Free Fix
Rock Krawler will contact you and provide a free fix to replace the faulty bolt with a stronger one. You won't have to pay a thing, and they've already started notifying affected owners.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.
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